Latest news, weather and high school sports for Albany and Southwest Georgia

Monday, April 15, 2013  One Lee County parent is speaking out against bullying inside the Lee County School System.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Lee County parents have been standing in line and in some cases, camping out for a chance to register their child for Pre-K program.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Symphony Orchestra teamed up with Dougherty and Lee County school systems to provide students with a hands-on musical experience.

Monday, January 28, 2013  After touring the new Lee County Elementary school that’s set to open in August, the Lee County Board of Education met to make sure students will be safe in their classrooms.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Updated with video; Pam Harris, the woman responsible for the Lee County School System's bookkeeping and payroll, has officially submitted her resignation.

Monday, January 14, 2013  For 15 minutes, both Lee County's 9th Grade Campus and the middle school were on lockdown Monday during a drill administration says is necessary to go over following the recent school shooting in Connecticut.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Updated with video; In recognition of American Education Week, Lee County Primary opened their doors to parents Wednesday from 9 to 11 AM.

Monday, November 12, 2012  The Lee County Board of Education has named the new principal of the Lee County Primary School.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Lee County educators are considering new ways to bring up test scores while engaging students.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The Lee County School System opened it's school and bus doors to the community Tuesday morning.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Lee County Board of Education go over a strategy for coping with a loss of educators and staff members.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Lee County High School may be receiving a new track in the coming years.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  The Lee County School System announced Monday that it will be accepting students of active military personnel from Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Lee County Primary School turned over some of their school work to the parents of Phillip Phillips Thursday morning.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  Updated with video; The Lee County Board of Education held a business meeting this evening to approve the upcoming school year calendar, salary guide, and more.